Job Description Summary

Technical lead with direct project responsibility for design, development of new and improved products. Performance against schedule affects commitments made in the division business plan. Recommends product specifications, drawings, documents and changes as they pertain to any new products or product modifications.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Scope and Impact of Position:

Technical lead with direct project responsibility for design, development of new and improved products. Performance against schedule affects commitments made in the division business plan. Recommends product specifications, drawings, documents and changes as they pertain to any new products or product modifications.

Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities:

• Functions as Technical leader on assigned projects typically within larger scaled programs.

• On a project management assignment basis, uses the concurrent engineering process to design and develop new and improved medical devices.

• Reviews design objectives with marketing and management and assures product design meets objective.

• Responsible for supporting the creation of project plans and schedules developed with project teams.   Coordinates the development of prototypes and lab testing samples and fixtures.

• Formulates and approves product specifications, materials, assemblies and processes.

• Works concurrently with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering groups in starting up production of new and improved products.

• Researches outside market for information on new materials and processes related to the design and the improvement of the Davol product lines.

• Collaborate with clinicians to determine and validate user needs as well as refine product design.

• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing costs in order to identify, plan and implement cost improvements. Conducts design review meetings in accordance with procedures.

• Responsible for communications to supervisor and all levels of management. Performs and/or supervise development testing.

• Responsible for design control activities, including user needs assessment, product performance specifications, hazards analysis, DFMEA, design verification and validation.

• Special projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

• BS degree in Engineering with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.

• Complete knowledge of the product development process, engineering principles, concepts, and application.

• Demonstrated and continuous track record of contributing to the development of new products with exposure to all elements from concept to commercialization.

• Utilizes technical knowledge to lead the Development and design of products and processes, performs tests, generates technical documents and analyzes problems with limited supervision on projects consisting of moderate technical risk.

• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of problems of a moderate to high complexity.

• Makes decisions that require choosing between options to solve moderate to complex technical problems.

• Experience leading or as part of a cross-functional team with members from marketing, sales, clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, quality, manufacturing, etc. 

• Ability to travel approximately up to 25%.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA RI - Warwick

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